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Curbside Classics Archives
Curbside Classics – Asian Brands Archive
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![For people who value space efficiency, there are few cars more alluring than small, tall wagons. Able to haul both people and cargo in ways that defy their physical dimensions, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/1984-Honda-Civic-wagon-LR-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1984 Honda Civic Wagon – A Fun Box Of Practicality")
Curbside Classic: 1984 Honda Civic Wagon – A Fun Box Of Practicality
Posted on April 18, 2024 | 33 CommentsFor people who value space efficiency, there are few cars more alluring than small, tall wagons. Able to haul both people and cargo in ways that defy their physical dimensions, […] -
![I assume we’re all die-hard Silviophiles here. I mean, what’s not to like about a reasonably-sized and beautifully-styled RWD 4-cyl. coupé like the S13? What’s that? You would rather have […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_20240204_105143_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1988 Nissan Silvia (S13) Convertible – Silvia Got Roofied")
Curbside Classic: 1988 Nissan Silvia (S13) Convertible – Silvia Got Roofied
Posted on April 17, 2024 | 7 CommentsI assume we’re all die-hard Silviophiles here. I mean, what’s not to like about a reasonably-sized and beautifully-styled RWD 4-cyl. coupé like the S13? What’s that? You would rather have […] -
![Just a short post for this second installment of “JDM Rarities Week,” but it’s one that really took me by surprise. I assume some of you might have heard about […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_20231103_112018_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 1998 Tommykaira ZZ – Gone In (Almost) 60 Seconds")
CC Capsule: 1998 Tommykaira ZZ – Gone In (Almost) 60 Seconds
Posted on April 16, 2024 | 11 CommentsJust a short post for this second installment of “JDM Rarities Week,” but it’s one that really took me by surprise. I assume some of you might have heard about […] -
![(first posted 7/3/2013) Honda CRV, Toyota Rav4, Audi Quattro, VW Syncro, and the whole host of all-wheel drive cars, crossovers and CUVs: they all trace their roots back to this […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/CC-103-178-800.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1975 Subaru 4WD Wagon (Leone) – The Revolutionary Four Wheel Drive Wagon That Started The Subaru Legacy")
Curbside Classic: 1975 Subaru 4WD Wagon (Leone) – The Revolutionary Four Wheel Drive Wagon That Started The Subaru Legacy
Posted on April 10, 2024 | 79 Comments(first posted 7/3/2013) Honda CRV, Toyota Rav4, Audi Quattro, VW Syncro, and the whole host of all-wheel drive cars, crossovers and CUVs: they all trace their roots back to this […] -
![Marcello Gandini, one of the greatest car designers of all time, died last week aged 85. Many publications have been running his obituary, or listed his top 10 (or 12, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_20231217_101326_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1971 Lamborghini Countach LP500 Replica – Ciao, Marcello")
Curbside Classic: 1971 Lamborghini Countach LP500 Replica – Ciao, Marcello
Posted on March 18, 2024 | 12 CommentsMarcello Gandini, one of the greatest car designers of all time, died last week aged 85. Many publications have been running his obituary, or listed his top 10 (or 12, […] -
![I know the early Hyundai Excels earned a fairly rotten reputation in North America, and from the sounds of things, deservedly so. But elsewhere, the little compacts seem to have […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_20220707_150126082_HDR.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classics: 1988 Hyundai Excel And 1978 Hyundai Pony – Not Quite Excelling, But Doing OK")
Curbside Classics: 1988 Hyundai Excel And 1978 Hyundai Pony – Not Quite Excelling, But Doing OK
Posted on March 15, 2024 | 17 CommentsI know the early Hyundai Excels earned a fairly rotten reputation in North America, and from the sounds of things, deservedly so. But elsewhere, the little compacts seem to have […] -
![A classic Ferrari and an iconic Suzuki, both unlicensed but not yet completely derelict, gathering weeds in a parking lot? Yep, this is Tokyo all right. Of the twofers we’ve […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_20240229_125335_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Twofer: 1987 Ferrari Mondial 3.2 & 1975 Suzuki Fronte Coupé – Opposites Attract")
CC Twofer: 1987 Ferrari Mondial 3.2 & 1975 Suzuki Fronte Coupé – Opposites Attract
Posted on March 8, 2024 | 8 CommentsA classic Ferrari and an iconic Suzuki, both unlicensed but not yet completely derelict, gathering weeds in a parking lot? Yep, this is Tokyo all right. Of the twofers we’ve […] -
![Now that’s a power couple if I’ve ever seen one! Jeep and Subaru are two major proponents of all-wheel drive, but that’s probably the only common trait these two share, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_20231013_111913_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Twofer: 1975 Jeep Wagoneer & 1996 Subaru Impreza WRX STI – Different Takes For Different Makes")
CC Twofer: 1975 Jeep Wagoneer & 1996 Subaru Impreza WRX STI – Different Takes For Different Makes
Posted on March 7, 2024 | 6 CommentsNow that’s a power couple if I’ve ever seen one! Jeep and Subaru are two major proponents of all-wheel drive, but that’s probably the only common trait these two share, […] -
![(first posted 3/4/2018) After working out that my grandfather used to own a Daihatsu Compagno ute, I was inspired to return to this car that I photographed at […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/711px-1957_Daihatsu_Midget_01.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1969 Daihatsu Compagno Convertible")
Curbside Classic: 1969 Daihatsu Compagno Convertible
Posted on March 5, 2024 | 43 Comments(first posted 3/4/2018) After working out that my grandfather used to own a Daihatsu Compagno ute, I was inspired to return to this car that I photographed at […] -
![It’s been a while since I’ve written up a twofer, and as a result, I have a few in store. So this will be T87’s Twofer Week, live from the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_20221208_111746_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Twofer: 1993 Porsche 968 CS & 1996 Toyota Sprinter Carib (E110) S Touring – Strange Bedfellows")
CC Twofer: 1993 Porsche 968 CS & 1996 Toyota Sprinter Carib (E110) S Touring – Strange Bedfellows
Posted on March 5, 2024 | 12 CommentsIt’s been a while since I’ve written up a twofer, and as a result, I have a few in store. So this will be T87’s Twofer Week, live from the […] -
![(first posted 3/2/2018) From some distance across the parking lot, I thought maybe I was really going to score. That mellow-honey colored peanut of a car just screamed […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/CC-343-068.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: Datsun B210 – Bit•O•Honey")
Curbside Classic: Datsun B210 – Bit•O•Honey
Posted on March 2, 2024 | 73 Comments(first posted 3/2/2018) From some distance across the parking lot, I thought maybe I was really going to score. That mellow-honey colored peanut of a car just screamed […] -
![Early hybrids are a strange world. The 1st generation Prius (1997-2003) was the trailblazer, but it looked unremarkable. Its blobby and uninspiring 4-door body seemed designed to hide its innovative […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_20221211_105743_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 2002 Honda Insight (ZE1) – Slippery When Dry")
Curbside Classic: 2002 Honda Insight (ZE1) – Slippery When Dry
Posted on February 23, 2024 | 11 CommentsEarly hybrids are a strange world. The 1st generation Prius (1997-2003) was the trailblazer, but it looked unremarkable. Its blobby and uninspiring 4-door body seemed designed to hide its innovative […] -
![What’s the usual taxi in your area? It obviously depends where you are, but I bet it’s something decently large, but also economical. Like a Prius or a Ford Escape. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_20230421_101541_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Capsule: 2006 Toyota Century (G50) Taxi – Wouldn’t You Love To Meter?")
CC Capsule: 2006 Toyota Century (G50) Taxi – Wouldn’t You Love To Meter?
Posted on February 19, 2024 | 13 CommentsWhat’s the usual taxi in your area? It obviously depends where you are, but I bet it’s something decently large, but also economical. Like a Prius or a Ford Escape. […] -
![(first posted 2/14/2018) What’s there to be said about the Honda Accord that hasn’t been said already? It consistently ranks among the top ten best-selling vehicles in America. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/thumb_IMG_7928_1024.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1992 Honda Accord EX – Simply The Best?")
Curbside Classic: 1992 Honda Accord EX – Simply The Best?
Posted on February 14, 2024 | 111 Comments(first posted 2/14/2018) What’s there to be said about the Honda Accord that hasn’t been said already? It consistently ranks among the top ten best-selling vehicles in America. […] -
![Tokyo’s a big place. If you look hard enough in this town, you can find anything. Even a scruffy-looking high-trim Bluebird. I actually have two of these SSS U12s in […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_20211023_152544_edited.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1991 Nissan Bluebird (U12) SSS Attesa-X Hardtop – This Bird Has Flown (A Lot)")
Curbside Classic: 1991 Nissan Bluebird (U12) SSS Attesa-X Hardtop – This Bird Has Flown (A Lot)
Posted on February 14, 2024 | 12 CommentsTokyo’s a big place. If you look hard enough in this town, you can find anything. Even a scruffy-looking high-trim Bluebird. I actually have two of these SSS U12s in […]
